Accolades
The Joshua Wilton House has attempted to shatter expectations since 1988 by elevating the hospitality standard in the Valley. For this reason, we are fortunate enough to have a long history of talented chefs, knowledgeable waitstaff, and brilliant bartenders. During those decades worth of experience and service, we have been humbled to receive many accolades. We appreciate all of the continued support, and always strive to make your time with us as memorable as possible. Please scroll through the accolades below to see some of our proudest accomplishments.
4.9 / 5 *****
With over 1,000 reviews as of 2024.
Wine Spectator: Award of Excellence
Our second year winning Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence!
Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of 2019
VA Living Magazine asked, and you all answered! Thank you for everyone that voted for us and support our efforts and passions. We are honored to receive:
1st - Best Dessert
1st - Best Seafood
1st - Best Bed & Brekfast
2nd - Best Outdoor Dining
2nd - Best Brunch
Top Chef Harrisonburg 2019
Executive Chef Tom French has won Top Chef Harrisonburg - 2019 with a stunning seafood risotto: crab meat, crawfish, mussels and chorizo, topped with lobster cream.
This fantastic event hosted by Bluestone Vineyards supports Blue Ridge CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) a non-profit organization serving our area’s most severely abused, abandoned and neglected children through the recruitment, training, and supervision of community volunteers who advocate for their best interests.
Open Table Diner’s Choice 2019
Based on thousands of reviews collected across VA from Open Table diners, we were ranked in top ten restaurants in FIFTEEN categories!
Shenandoah Valley: Best Overall, Best Food, Best Service, Best Ambiance, Best Value, Fit for Foodies, Healthy, Romantic, Special Occasion, Vibrant Bar Scene, and Most Booked.
For all of VA (Top 10 restaurants in VA): Best Overall, Best Food, Best Ambiance, Special Occasion
Award of Excellence
2,453 winners
These wine lists, which typically offer at least 90 selections, feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. Whether compact or extensive, focused or diverse, these lists deliver sufficient choice to satisfy discerning wine lovers
Certificate of Excellence: Hall of Fame
Awarded for 5 consecutive years of excellent service to our guests! Here's to another 5 years and more!
Certificate of Excellence 2018
First Place: Best Seafood
First Place: Best Bed and Breakfast
Second Place: Best Outdoor Dining
Third Place: Best Brunch
Open Table Diner's Choice 2018
Best Overall
Best Food
Best Ambiance
Best Value
Romance
Special Occasion
Certificate of Excellence 2017
Virginia Living Magazine Best of 2017
First Place: Best Bed and Breakfast
Third Place: Best Outdoor Dining
Third Place: Best Seafood
Certificate of Excellence 2016
Virginia Living Magazine Best of 2016
First Place: Best Bed and Breakfast